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COOK COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL

HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN VOLUME 2 - Municipal Annexes

Matteson Annex

FINAL

July 2019

Prepared for:

Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

69 W. Washington St., Suite 2600 Chicago, Illinois 60602

Toni Preckwinkle President

Cook County Board of Commissioners

William Barnes Executive Director

Cook County Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management

VOLUME 2: COOK COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN – MATTESON ANNEX

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Table of Contents Hazard Mitigation Point of Contact .............................................................................................................. 2

Jurisdiction Profile ......................................................................................................................................... 3

Capability Assessment .................................................................................................................................. 6

Jurisdiction-Specific Natural Hazard Event ................................................................................................. 12

Hazard Risk Ranking .................................................................................................................................... 22

Mitigation Strategies and Actions ............................................................................................................... 23

New Mitigation Actions .......................................................................................................................... 30

Ongoing Mitigation Actions .................................................................................................................... 33

Completed Mitigation Actions ................................................................................................................ 42

Future Needs to Better Understand Risk/Vulnerability ......................................................................... 46

Additional Comments ................................................................................................................................ 47

HAZUS-MH Risk Assessment Results .......................................................................................................... 48

Hazard Mapping .......................................................................................................................................... 51


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Hazard Mitigation Point of Contact

Primary Point of Contact Alternate Point of Contact

Gordon Hardin Superintendent of Public Works 21146 Tower Ave Matteson, IL 60443 Telephone: 708-283-5422 Email: [email protected]

Anthony Burton Village Administrator 4900 Village Commons Matteson, IL 60443 Telephone: 708-283-4911 Email: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


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Jurisdiction Profile The following is a summary of key information about the jurisdiction and its history:

• Date of Incorporation: 1889

• Current Population: 20,180

• Population Growth: Based on the United States Census Bureau, the population in the year 2000 was 12,928; the population in 2010 was 19,009; and the 2012 population increased to 19,147. The population increase within a 10-year span from 2000 to 2010 was 32.5%. Increase in population from 2010 to 2012 was nearly 1% and the moderate growth has continued.

• Location and Description: The Village of Matteson is located within the County of Cook, and is considered a Metropolitan Chicago South Suburban Community. Matteson is part of the Chicago Southland. The Village is home to Lincoln Mall, one of Southland’s regional shopping centers including big box retailers, and several hotels and low/midrise office buildings. The 110-acre Matteson Auto Mall, just west of Interstate 57 along US Highway 30, is the largest agglomeration of automobile dealerships in Illinois. The Village encompasses 9.36 square miles and is 30.2 miles from downtown Chicago. The Village’s topography is mostly flat. Matteson is bordered by the Villages of Park Forest and Olympia Fields to the east, Country Club Hills and Tinley Park to the north, Frankfort to the west, and Richton Park to the south. I-57 runs through the Village of Matteson with highway exits at Lincoln Highway and Vollmer Road.

• Brief History: In 1848, Fredrick Illgen purchased 40 acres from the federal government. These 40 acres are now the southern section of Matteson. The Village was named after the 10th Governor of Illinois, Joel A. Matteson (pronounced Mat-te-son), who was in office at the time of the settlement. German settlers were among the first to arrive to the area and situated themselves at the intersection of the Illinois Central and New York Central railroads. In 1855, Charles Ohlendorf earned the honor of being the first homeowner, the first merchant and the first postmaster. In 1856, John Fox built a home and wagon shop about the same time that John Steichelman built and opened the first Village hotel. According to the 1880 census, Matteson’s population included 500 residents. Matteson incorporated in 1889. A village water system was placed into operation in 1914. Route 30 (Lincoln Highway) was paved in 1917 and a new school was constructed in 1918. The population rose to 1,211 by 1950. Two public schools were added as the population soared to 3,225 in 1960. Two more School Districts were established in the mid-1960s, creating the three-district system that serves Matteson today. In the 1970s, the Village annexed 195 acres, adding to the 1,003 acres annexed in 1961 and the 230 acres annexed in 1967. Lincoln Mall opened its doors in 1973. Matteson was a community of 11,378 by 1990. In September 1999, Matteson celebrated its diversity with a “Hands Across Southland” in honor of “Unity Month.” Residents formed a human chain that linked Matteson to other neighboring suburbs. As Matteson moves forward, it continues to prosper, to support its successful businesses and residents, and to celebrate its diversity.

• Climate: The climate in Matteson is classified as humid continental, with all four seasons distinctly represented: wet springs; hot/often humid summers; pleasant autumns; and cold winters. Annual precipitation is average - reaching its lowest points in the months of January and February and peaks in the months of May and June. Snowfall in the Village has ranged from


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9.8 inches (1920–21) up to 89.7 inches (1978–79). Winter conditions can persist well into April and even occasionally into May. Thunderstorms are especially prevalent in the spring as the Village’s proximity to Chicago’s lakeside location makes it a center of conflicts between large volumes of warmer and colder air, triggering many kinds of severe weather. In the summer humidity is usually moderately high and temperatures ordinarily reach anywhere between 78 and 92 °F (26 and 33 °C). Overnight temperatures in summer usually drop to around 65–70 °F (18–21 °C). Although in July and August, there are usually several nights where the temperature drops below 60 °F (16 °C). The community’s yearly precipitation is on average 36 inches; however, during the summer, rain arises from short-lived, hit-or-miss rain rather than actual prolonged rainfalls as thunderstorms also occur with regularity at night. In a normal summer, temperatures exceed 90 °F (32 °C) on 23 days. Summer is both the rainiest and sunniest season. The extreme heat that Matteson is capable of experiencing during the height of the summer season can persist into the autumn season. Temperatures have reached 100 degrees as late as September 7 (with 99 °F or 37 °C occurring as late as September 29), and temperatures have reached the lower-to-mid 90s Fahrenheit (low 30s Celsius) as late as October 6. Conversely, temperatures have dropped below freezing overnight as early as September 23, and subzero temperatures (below −18 °C) have arrived as early as November 23. Therefore, Autumn, in some ways, is a calmer season than any of the other three in the Village of Matteson.

• Governing Body Format: Matteson thrives for many reasons, and the local government plays a major role in keeping Matteson running smoothly. A Village President, Village Clerk and six Trustees create the governing body. All eight positions are elected at large to staggered four-year terms. This body will assume the responsibility for the adoption and implementation of this plan. The Village Administrator runs the day-to-day operations of the Village and oversees the work efforts of the Department Heads relative to Building Services, Community Affairs, Community Development, Economic Development, Engineering, Finance, Fire, Police, Human Resources, Planning, Public Works, and Recreation.

• Development Trends: Matteson is a major retail hub as well as a strong market for commercial, office, and hotel development. Matteson is focused on attracting high-end quality retailers. Residents have the disposal income to support these types of businesses. With an average household income of $97,328, residents are highly educated with white collar jobs and they desire quality stores. Businesses of all types and sizes are viewing Matteson as a great investment because of commitment to positive growth. Public/private collaborations attest to the community’s commitment to provide the highest level of shopping/commerce experience to residents and neighboring suburbs. Matteson offers the best of suburban living and convenience through an array of homes, shopping, restaurants, hotels, and business opportunities. The Village of Matteson’s comprehensive plan was adopted in 1987 and last amended September 2010 (land use intensity map). The Village also supports and follows the planning recommendations of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (the GO TO 2040 Plan). Recently, in 2018, a master redevelopment plan for the 60 acre site, southeast of U.S. 30 and Cicero Avenue, was a top priority of Matteson Village President Sheila Chalmers-Currin upon being sworn into office in May of 2017. The redevelopment project called, Market Square Crossing, will offer significant commercial businesses, residential (townhome/condominiums), recreational facilities, entertainment and pedestrian paths. The redevelopment plan outlines


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housing units (townhomes/condominiums) built into four-story buildings with commercial use at the ground levels. The redevelopment plan also calls for entertainment uses such as live theater performance, concerts as well as indoor/outdoor sports tournaments. This redevelopment plan came after several big box stores closed in Matteson.


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Capability Assessment

The assessment of the jurisdiction’s legal and regulatory capabilities is presented in the Legal and Regulatory Capability Table below. The assessment of the jurisdiction’s fiscal capabilities is presented in the Fiscal Capability Table below. The assessment of the jurisdiction’s administrative and technical capabilities is presented in the Administrative and Technical Capability Table below. Information on the community’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) compliance is presented in the National Flood Insurance Program Compliance Table below. Classifications under various community mitigation programs are presented in the Community Classifications Table below.

TABLE: LEGAL AND REGULATORY CAPABILITY

Local Authority

State or Federal

Prohibitions

Other Jurisdictional

Authority

State Mandated Comments

Codes, Ordinances & Requirements

Building Code Yes No Yes Yes

2012 International Residential Code; 2012 International Building Code; 2004 Illinois State Plumbing Code; 2012 International Mechanical Code; 2011 National Electrical Code; 2012 International Energy Conservation Code; 2012 International Fire Code; 2012 International Fuel Gas Code; 1997 Illinois Accessibility Code & 1998 ANSI A117.1; 2012 Property Maintenance Code

Zonings Yes No No Yes

Zoning Ordinance No. 1226 as amended; adopted 8-2-84;


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last amended 10-15-2012

Subdivisions Yes No No No Ordinance No. 4166; 11-15-2002

Stormwater Management Yes No Yes Yes

Floodplain and Stormwater Management Code. Ordinance No. 1471, July 1, 1991; amended October 16, 2000

Post Disaster Recovery No No No No

Real Estate Disclosure Yes No Yes Yes

Existing Structure Inspection Document: Last Updated Oct. 24, 2013. Specific requirements outlined in 2012 International Residential Code; 2004 Illinois State Plumbing Code; 2011 National Electrical Code; 2012 International Fire Code: 1997 Illinois Accessibility Code & 1998 ANSI A117.1; 2012 Property Maintenance Code. Village Ordinance No. 4186 (IPMC 2012)

Growth Management No No No No

Village of Matteson Comprehensive Plan, 2010

Site Plan Review Yes No No No Not Found


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Public Health and Safety No No Yes No Cook County

Board of Health.

Environmental Protection No No No No Yes

Planning Documents

General or Comprehensive Plan

Yes No No No

Matteson Comp. Plan Adopted 1987, Amended 2010

Is the plan equipped to provide linkage to this mitigation plan? Yes

Floodplain or Basin Plan No No Yes No

Village Refers FEMA and 2008 Flood Maps regarding MWRD Requirements

Stormwater Plan Yes No No No

Ordinance No. 1471 – Floodplain & Storm Water Management Code (adopted July 1, 1991 & amended October 16, 2000)

Capital Improvement Plan No No No No Yes

What types of capital facilities does the plan address? N/A

How often is the plan revised/updated? N/A

Habitat Conservation Plan No No Yes No

Economic Development Plan No No Yes Yes

The Economic Development Commission is charged with reviewing all economic development related programs and incentives including tax incentives offered through the Cook


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County 6b program.

Shoreline Management Plan No No No No

Response/Recovery Planning

Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan

Yes No Yes Yes Resolution No. 0768-0804; August 16, 2004

Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

No No Yes Yes Cook County DHSEM Preparing THIRA

Terrorism Plan No No Yes Yes Cook County DHSEM

Post-Disaster Recovery Plan No No No No Cook County

DHSEM

Continuity of Operations Plan No No Yes Yes Cook County

DHSEM

Public Health Plans No No Yes Yes Cook County DPH

TABLE: FISCAL CAPABILITY

Financial Resources Accessible or Eligible to Use?

Community Development Block Grants Yes

Capital Improvements Project Funding No

Authority to Levy Taxes for Specific Purposes No

User Fees for Water, Sewer, Gas or Electric Service Yes

Incur Debt through General Obligation Bonds Yes

Incur Debt through Special Tax Bonds Yes

Incur Debt through Private Activity Bonds No

Withhold Public Expenditures in Hazard-Prone Areas Unknown

State Sponsored Grant Programs Yes

Development Impact Fees for Homebuyers or Developers Yes


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TABLE: ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL CAPABILITY

Staff/Personnel Resources Available? Department/Agency/Position

Planners or engineers with knowledge of land development and land management practices

Yes Engineering Division, Economic Development, Community Development, Public Affairs, and Public Works Departments

Engineers or professionals trained in building or infrastructure construction practices

Yes Engineering Division, Building Services, and Public Works Departments

Planners or engineers with an understanding of natural hazards Yes

Engineering Division, Community Development, Economic Development, and Public Works Departments

Staff with training in benefit/cost analysis Yes Finance Department

Surveyors Yes Engineering Division

Personnel skilled or trained in GIS applications Yes Cook County GIS Consortium

Scientist familiar with natural hazards in local area No

Emergency manager Yes Cook County DHSEM

Grant writers Yes Engineering Division

TABLE: NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM COMPLIANCE

What department is responsible for floodplain management in your jurisdiction? Public Works Department

Who is your jurisdiction’s floodplain administrator? (department/position) Public Works Director

Are any certified floodplain managers on staff in your jurisdiction? Engineering Division

What is the date of adoption of your flood damage prevention ordinance? None

When was the most recent Community Assistance Visit or Community Assistance Contact?

Village has not received a Community Assistance Visit

Does your jurisdiction have any outstanding NFIP compliance violations that need to be addressed? If so, please state what they are.

Not that we are aware of


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Do your flood hazard maps adequately address the flood risk within your jurisdiction? (If no, please state why)

No! Still referring to 2008 Flood Maps per MWRD requirements.

Does your floodplain management staff need any assistance or training to support its floodplain management program? If so, what type of assistance/training is needed?

Yes! Technical Training and Equipment.

Does your jurisdiction participate in the Community Rating System (CRS)? If so, is your jurisdiction seeking to improve its CRS Classification? If not, is your jurisdiction interested in joining the CRS program?

No. But the Village is definitely interested in participating in the CRS program.

TABLE: COMMUNITY CLASSIFICATIONS

Participating? Classification Date Classified

Community Rating System No N/A N/A

Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule Yes Unknown Unknown

Public Protection/ISO Yes Unknown Unknown

StormReady Yes Gold (Countywide) 2014

Tree City USA Yes N/A March 2013


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Jurisdiction-Specific Natural Hazard Event

The information provided below was solicited from the jurisdiction and supported by NOAA and other relevant data sources.

The Natural Hazard Events Table lists all past occurrences of natural hazards within the jurisdiction. Repetitive flood loss records are as follows:

• Number of FEMA-Identified Repetitive Loss Properties: 1 • Number of FEMA-Identified Severe Repetitive Loss Properties: 0 • Number of Repetitive Flood Loss/Severe Repetitive Loss Properties That Have Been Mitigated: 0

TABLE: NATURAL HAZARD EVENTS

Type of Event FEMA Disaster # (if applicable) Date Preliminary Damage Assessment

Severe Weather - 6/30/2014 -

Severe Winter Snow Storms and Cold

- 12/2013 - 2/2014

Brutal impact on salt supply and overtime staff – public works and public safety. One of the worst winter storms (consistently) in all time. Severe cold, unimaginable snow and more. Deadly driving conditions and concerns for health and welfare of children and seniors. Severe flooding is expected in the Spring thaw. No preliminary damage estimates. No insurance claim data. Citizen input involves snow removal timely and consistently. Concerns for spring flooding

Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds and Flooding

DR-4116 4/26/2013

Debris, Miscellaneous, Response, Flooding, Severe Storm. Efforts were made to combat the rising waters caused by floods that flowed above 3 feet into homes, basements and down streets. More than seven inches of rain fell in Matteson. Costs of additional equipment, overtime to staff, and bringing in other professional resources were approximately $1,000,000. Citizen input included questions on infrastructure capacity to mitigate flood in the future. Questions arose regarding how residents could obtain help from FEMA. Preliminary damage estimates – not known; Insurance Claims – not known


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Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm

DR-1960 1/31/2011

Damage assessment included the need for emergency protective measures, including snow assistance, for a continuous 48-hour period. Damage included significant debris, the need for additional, emergency services related to the disaster, and repairing or replacing damaged public facilities, such as roads, utilities and recreation areas. Storm cleanup severely strained the Village budget. Unplanned amounts (over $1 million) for additional salt, over time for public works and public safety staff. Securing additional staff and professional contractors were needed during this period as well. Snow melting led to flooding issues shortly thereafter which caused significant problems because of current infrastructure not having capacity. Previous floods brought much wear and tear on public infrastructure, and this incident caused additional, unforeseen problems. The storm caused serious social disruption and caused great hardship to qualify of life for a long period of time. Matteson is part of a regional emergency response plan. Property damage estimates – not known. Insurance Claims – not known.

Severe Storms and Flooding DR-1935 7/9/2010

Exceptional flooding occurred; damage to property. Village spent in excess of $1 million to cover overtime for public works and public safety; additional equipment; contractors; and more. Clean up of debris and other damage was excessive. Citizen input discussed the capacity of current public infrastructure regarding future floods. The storm caused serious social disruption and caused great hardship to qualify of life for a long period of time. Property damage estimates – not known; insurance claims data – not known. Matteson is part of a regional emergency response plan.


Significant flood damage to homes and businesses. Fallen debris required additional cleanup efforts. Severely damaged homes required significant rehabilitation. Loss of personal property conveyed. Village spent


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over $1 million for staff overtime regarding public safety and public works. Equipment maintenance and contractor resources were required as well. Citizen input conveyed concerns on capacity of current public infrastructure – and when the infrastructure will be able to handle severe flooding issues. The storm caused serious social disruption and caused great negative to qualify of life for a long period of time. Insurance Claims not known; preliminary damage estimates- not known. Matteson is part of a regional emergency response plan.


Severe damage to properties due to flooding and debris. The storm caused serious social disruption and caused great hardship to qualify of life for a long period of time. Village spent over $1 million on staff overtime public works and public safety, equipment, and contractors to ensure capacity to deal with aftermath of storm. Citizen input involves infrastructure capacity and when capacity will be enhanced to deal with flood issues. Insurance claims – not known. Matteson is part of a regional emergency response plan. Property damage estimates – not known; insurance claims data – not known.

Hurricane Katrina - 12/11/2000 -

Flooding DR-1188 8/16/1997

Severe flood problems were a result of overflows of water that submerged dry land within the Village. The ground was saturated where the water either could not run off or could not run off quickly enough to stop accumulating. This was a result of strong rains. In addition, some of the flooding occurred on impermeable surfaces, such as concrete and paving, and could not rapidly dissipate into the ground. Therefore, there are systematic negative impacts on the community each time it floods due to sewer pipes, toilets and sinks into buildings, seepage through building walls and floors; the accumulation of water on property and in public right-of-ways. This leads to a


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negative impact on quality of life. It costs the Village over $1 million each time a natural disaster occurs - costs for overtime public safety staff, overtime public works and building staff, etc.; purchase of new equipment or repairing old; costs additional contractors; and more. Preliminary damage estimates not known. Insurance claims not known. Citizen input involves questions regarding the capacity of current public infrastructure; and when the capacity to handle flooding issues will be resolved

Flooding DR-1129 7/17/1996

Severe flood problems were a result of overflows of water that submerged dry land within the Village. The ground was saturated where the water either could not run off or could not run off quickly enough to stop accumulating. This was a result of strong rains. In addition, some of the flooding occurred on impermeable surfaces, such as concrete and paving, and could not rapidly dissipate into the ground. Therefore, there are systematic negative impacts on the community each time it floods due to sewer pipes, toilets and sinks into buildings, seepage through building walls and floors; the accumulation of water on property and in public right-of-ways. This leads to a negative impact on quality of life. It costs the Village over $1 million each time a natural disaster occurs - costs for overtime public safety staff, overtime public works and building staff, etc.; purchase of new equipment or repairing old; costs additional contractors; and more. Preliminary damage estimates not known. Insurance claims not known. Citizen input involves questions regarding the capacity of current public infrastructure; and when the capacity to handle flooding issues will be resolved.

Flooding, Severe Storms DR-997 4/13/1993

The event included an unusual force of heavy rain fall and exceptionally strong winds with violent outbreaks of thunder and lightning. Severe flood problems were a result of overflows of water that submerged dry land within the Village. The ground was


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saturated where the water either could not run off or could not run off quickly enough to stop accumulating. This was a result of strong rains. In addition, some of the flooding occurred on impermeable surfaces, such as concrete and paving, and could not rapidly dissipate into the ground. Therefore, there are systematic negative impacts on the community each time it floods due to sewer pipes, toilets and sinks into buildings, seepage through building walls and floors; the accumulation of water on property and in public right-of-ways. This leads to a negative impact on quality of life. It costs the Village over $1 million each time a natural disaster occurs - costs for overtime public safety staff, overtime public works and building staff, etc.; purchase of new equipment or repairing old; costs additional contractors; and more. Preliminary damage estimates not known. Insurance claims not known. Citizen input involves questions regarding the capacity of current public infrastructure; and when the capacity to handle flooding issues will be resolved

Severe Storms, Flooding DR-798 8/13/1987

The event included an unusual force of heavy rain fall and exceptionally strong winds with violent outbreaks of thunder and lightning. Severe flood problems were a result of overflows of water that submerged dry land within the Village. The ground was saturated where the water either could not run off or could not run off quickly enough to stop accumulating. This was a result of strong rains. In addition, some of the flooding occurred on impermeable surfaces, such as concrete and paving, and could not rapidly dissipate into the ground. Therefore, there are systematic negative impacts on the community each time it floods due to sewer pipes, toilets and sinks into buildings, seepage through building walls and floors; the accumulation of water on property and in public right-of-ways. This leads to a negative impact on quality of life. It costs the Village over $1 million each time a natural disaster occurs - costs for overtime public


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safety staff, overtime public works and building staff, etc.; purchase of new equipment or repairing old; costs additional contractors; and more. Preliminary damage estimates not known. Insurance claims not known. Citizen input involves questions regarding the capacity of current public infrastructure; and when the capacity to handle flooding issues will be resolved.


The event included an unusual force of heavy rain fall and exceptionally strong winds with violent outbreaks of thunder and lightning. Severe flood problems were a result of overflows of water that submerged dry land within the Village. The ground was saturated where the water either could not run off or could not run off quickly enough to stop accumulating. This was a result of strong rains. In addition, some of the flooding occurred on impermeable surfaces, such as concrete and paving, and could not rapidly dissipate into the ground. Therefore, there are systematic negative impacts on the community each time it floods due to sewer pipes, toilets and sinks into buildings, seepage through building walls and floors; the accumulation of water on property and in public right-of-ways. This leads to a negative impact on quality of life. It costs the Village over $1 million each time a natural disaster occurs - costs for overtime public safety staff, overtime public works and building staff, etc.; purchase of new equipment or repairing old; costs additional contractors; and more. Preliminary damage estimates not known. Insurance claims not known. Citizen input involves questions regarding the capacity of current public infrastructure; and when the capacity to handle flooding issues will be resolved.

Winter Snow Storm EM-3134 1/16/1979

Extreme cold, horrid driving conditions. Exhausted village resources in purchase of salt, equipment, overtime staff, and public safety. No damage estimates, insurance claim data. Citizen complaints on timely snow removal.


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Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes

DR-509 6/18/1976

The event of high winds was a violent occurrence with an unusual force of heavy rain fall and exceptionally strong winds with violent outbreaks of thunder and lightning. Severe flood problems were a result of overflows of water that submerged dry land within the Village. The ground was saturated where the water either could not run off or could not run off quickly enough to stop accumulating. This was a result of strong rains. In addition, some of the flooding occurred on impermeable surfaces, such as concrete and paving, and could not rapidly dissipate into the ground. Therefore, there are systematic negative impacts on the community each time it floods due to sewer pipes, toilets and sinks into buildings, seepage through building walls and floors; the accumulation of water on property and in public right-of-ways. This leads to a negative impact on quality of life. It costs the Village over $1 million each time a natural disaster occurs - costs for overtime public safety staff, overtime public works and building staff, etc.; purchase of new equipment or repairing old; costs additional contractors; and more. Preliminary damage estimates not known. Insurance claims not known. Citizen input involves questions regarding the capacity of current public infrastructure; and when the capacity to handle flooding issues will be resolved


The event included an unusual force of heavy rain fall and exceptionally strong winds with violent outbreaks of thunder and lightning. Severe flood problems were a result of overflows of water that submerged dry land within the Village. The ground was saturated where the water either could not run off or could not run off quickly enough to stop accumulating. This was a result of strong rains. In addition, some of the flooding occurred on impermeable surfaces, such as concrete and paving, and could not rapidly dissipate into the ground. Therefore, there are systematic negative impacts on the community each time it floods due to


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sewer pipes, toilets and sinks into buildings, seepage through building walls and floors; the accumulation of water on property and in public right-of-ways. This leads to a negative impact on quality of life. It costs the Village over $1 million each time a natural disaster occurs - costs for overtime public safety staff, overtime public works and building staff, etc.; purchase of new equipment or repairing old; costs additional contractors; and more. Preliminary damage estimates not known. Insurance claims not known. Citizen input involves questions regarding the capacity of current public infrastructure; and when the capacity to handle flooding issues will be resolved.


The event included an unusual force of heavy rain fall and exceptionally strong winds with violent outbreaks of thunder and lightning. Severe flood problems were a result of overflows of water that submerged dry land within the Village. The ground was saturated where the water either could not run off or could not run off quickly enough to stop accumulating. This was a result of strong rains. In addition, some of the flooding occurred on impermeable surfaces, such as concrete and paving, and could not rapidly dissipate into the ground. Therefore, there are systematic negative impacts on the community each time it floods due to sewer pipes, toilets and sinks into buildings, seepage through building walls and floors; the accumulation of water on property and in public right-of-ways. This leads to a negative impact on quality of life. It costs the Village over $1 million each time a natural disaster occurs - costs for overtime public safety staff, overtime public works and building staff, etc.; purchase of new equipment or repairing old; costs additional contractors; and more. Preliminary damage estimates not known. Insurance claims not known. Citizen input involves questions regarding the capacity of current public infrastructure; and when the capacity to handle flooding issues will be resolved.


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Tornadoes DR-227 4/25/1967

Tornadoes with heavy rains and strong winds caused much damage within the Matteson community. However, the extent of natural disaster damage is not always clear. However, what is clear - this event was a violent occurrence that exhausted a negative impact on quality of life and the economy. No preliminary damage estimates available. No insurance claims data available. When flooding is not the primary issue, very little citizen input in this regard

Severe Winter Storm EM-3161 -

Although Matteson, Illinois was not one of its hardest hit areas within the nation, the community felt devastating impact from its winds and floods. Caused evacuation, structural damage to the infrastructure, and utility damage. No preliminary damage estimates. No insurance claim data. Citizen input was that of understanding to other states who were hardest hit. Village expended nearly $2 million to manage disaster outcomes

Jurisdiction-Specific Hazards and Impacts

Hazards that represent a county-wide risk are addressed in the Risk Assessment section of the 2019 Cook County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. This section only addresses the hazards and their associated impacts that are relevant and unique to the municipality.

Flooding: Very heavy rains fell across parts of southern Cook County. In Matteson, viaducts flooded on Governors Highway. The viaduct at 214th street had 5 feet of water and the viaduct at 218th street had 9 feet of water. A city rain gauge measured 1.50 inches of rain in 45 minutes and 3 inches in four hours. Numerous other streets were flooded along with some flooded basements. Basement flooding was also reported in Richton Park. Storm total rainfall amounts included 3.13 inches in Park Forest, 2.81 inches in Lansing and 2.09 inches in Manhattan.

Severe Weather: Trees up to 60 feet tall were blown over and large tree limbs were blown down near Lincoln Highway and Governors Highway.

High Wind: There were numerous reports of funnel clouds from Matteson to Peotone to Beecher. / In Matteson there was sporadic damage to commercial buildings across a half mile wide path along and south of Route 30 and Cicero Ave. Garage doors were blown in at a service station, and there was damage to roofs and HVAC units on roofs to a few buildings around the Lincoln Mall Shopping Center. There were a few trees blown down in a wooded area just southeast of the mall. Two semis were overturned on I-57 near Sauk Trail.


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Hail, Snow, Blizzard, Extreme Cold, Ice Storms: Penny size hail was reported at Route 30 and Governors Highway.

Tornado: There was an intense narrow path of damage starting just southeast of the intersection of Lincoln Highway and Governors Highway. The concentrated path went from near Memorial Park to the train platform at Main Street and Hickory. In this neighborhood many large limbs were down and some trees were uprooted. A garage was destroyed and the roof of the train platform was damaged. Winds through this area were likely 90 to 105 mph, which is EF1 on the enhanced Fujita Scale. The path of the damage was from northwest to southeast, but many of the trees were blown from southwest to northeast, across the damage path. This indicated there was likely rotation. Several residents reported seeing rotation or a funnel cloud in this area. Lighter damage continued southeast of the railroad tracks near Wildwood Park and east to the Norwood Plaza at Western and 26th Street. It appears that the tornado dissipated in the forest preserve near 26th Street.

Widespread Power Outage: Roof damage to a business building. Power lines also blown down. Powerful and damaging thunderstorms moved across northern Illinois producing widespread wind damage. The most intense wind damage occurred along a path which began in far western Dupage County near the intersection of Roosevelt Road and Washington Street in West Chicago and continued east through the northern portions Lombard and Glen Ellyn, into Northlake, then across the north side of Chicago to the Lake Michigan Shore near Montrose Harbor.


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Hazard Risk Ranking

The Hazard Risk Ranking Table below presents the ranking of the hazards of concern. Hazard area extent and location maps are included at the end of this chapter. These maps are based on the best available data at the time of the preparation of this plan, and are considered to be adequate for planning purposes.

TABLE: HAZARD RISK RANKING

Rank Hazard Type Risk Rating Score (Probability x Impact)

1 Flood 54

2 Severe Weather 54

3 Severe Winter 54

4 Tornado 54

5 Earthquake 30

6 Drought 2

7 Dam Failure 0


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Mitigation Strategies and Actions

The heart of the mitigation plan is the mitigation strategy, which serves as the long-term blueprint for reducing the potential losses identified in the risk assessment. The mitigation strategy describes how the community will accomplish the overall purpose, or mission, of the planning process. In this section, mitigation actions/projects were updated/amended, identified, evaluated, and prioritized. This section is organized as follows:

• New Mitigation Actions - New actions identified during this 2019 update process • Ongoing Mitigation Actions - Ongoing actions with no definitive end or that are still in progress.

During the 2019 update, these "ongoing" mitigation actions and projects were modified and/or amended, as needed.

• Completed Mitigation Actions - An archive of all identified and completed projects, including completed actions since 2014.

The Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Matrix Table below lists the actions that make up the jurisdiction’s hazard mitigation plan. The Mitigation Strategy Priority Schedule Table identifies the priority for each action.

TABLE: HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN MATRIX

Status Hazards Mitigated

Objectives Met

Lead Agencies Estimated Cost Sources of

Funding

Timeline/projected

Completion Date (a)

Action M2.1—IMPROVE PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE regarding mitigation of floods and other hazards with specific concentrations on water/sewer infrastructure projects. Some other mitigation efforts include: sewer lining and smoke testing for combined sewer overflow; street reconstruction/drainage; new sidewalk design/construction to include better drainage; elevated tank raising; water main replacements for sustainability; elevated tank painting for better sustainability; sanitary sewer cleaning; utility upgrades/efficiency regarding public street lights; local roads and bridge assessments to ensure sustainability. Basic premise is to increase resilience of infrastructure and critical facilities which also includes the establishment of public rain gardens as well.

Completed All 1, 2, 3,

7, 9, 12 Matteson $20,000.00; High

Some Local

Government

Resources. Seeking

Cook County,

State, and Federal Grants

Completed


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Action M2.2—STRENGTHEN BUILDING AND ZONING CODES – impacts of natural hazards on future land uses; integrate hazard mitigation policies; strengthen land-use planning efforts; reduce natural hazard risk and vulnerability to potentially isolated populations.

Ongoing All 2, 4, 10, 12 Matteson Low

Some Local

Government

Resources. Cook

County

Short-term

Action M2.3—72-HOUR SELF SUFFICIENCY – increase Matteson capacity to handle hazards and related crisis within its own government immediately and strengthen intergovernmental agreements and cooperation during and after hazards as well. Specifics increasing local capacity through all phases of emergency management; increase resilience; improve systems that provide early warnings; establish new partnerships and strengthen existing partnerships.

Ongoing All 1, 2, 5, 8 Matteson $50,000;

Medium

Local Governme

nt Resources.

Cook County,

State, and Federal Grants

Short-term

Action M2.4—ENHANCE TORNADO WARNING PROTOCOL – help minimize disruption of Matteson government operations; improve early warning systems and emergency response communications; enhance partnerships regarding warning protocol.

Ongoing All 1, 5, 8 Matteson $100,000; Medium

Local Governme

nt Resources.

Cook County,

State and Federal Grants

Short-term

Action M2.5—PROVIDE SHELTER FACILITIES - working alongside early warning program; established partnerships with other governments and communities; reduce loss of injury/save lives.

Completed All 5, 8, 12

Matteson and

Township

$500,000; High

Local Governme

nt Resources.

Cook

Completed


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County, State, and

Federal Grants.

Foundation Grants

Action M2.6—DEVELOP EVACUATION PLAN - working alongside early warning program; established partnerships with other governments and communities; reduce loss of injury/save lives.

Completed All 5, 8, 12

Matteson and

Township

$100,000; Medium

Local Governme

nt Resources.

Cook County,

State, and Federal Grants.

Foundation Grants

Completed

Action M2.7—DEVELOP POST-DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN - utilizing resilience of critical facilities; development, improvements, and protection of early warning and post warning systems; utilizing good data; establishment of good partnerships with neighboring communities and other governments; encouragement of natural environment mitigation efforts.

Completed All 2, 5, 6,

8, 13

Matteson and

Township

$100,000; Medium

Local Governme

nt Resources.

Cook County,


Foundation Grants

Completed

Action M2.8—DEVELOP PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS – Although it would be most helpful to have all planning programs in place prior to outreach and education, its crucial to involve residents and businesses with what keeps them safe. Outreach and education include posting information on Village Website; discussions about private rain gardens; keeping your home safe with proactive measures. Education programs will involve village hazard mitigation policies; early warning systems; utilizing the best data available and technologies to educate public; partnership identifications with other governments, agencies, and communities and where to seek help while in a disaster; education about codes and land use within the area; and encourage residents and businesses as to when and how to mitigate hazards regarding their own properties.


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Completed All

4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13

Matteson $150,000

Local Governme

nt Resources.

Cook County,


Foundation and

Education Grants

Completed

Action M2.9—Where appropriate, support retrofitting, purchase, or relocation of structures in hazard-prone areas to prevent future structure damage. Give priority to properties with exposure to repetitive losses.

Ongoing All 7, 13 Matteson High

FEMA Hazard

Mitigation Grants

Long-term (depending on

funding)

Action M2.10—Continue to support the county-wide actions identified in Cook County's Hazardous Mitigation plan.

Ongoing All All Matteson Low General Fund

Short- and long-term

Action M2.11—Actively participate in the plan maintenance strategy identified in this plan.

Ongoing All 3, 4, 6 DHSEM Matteson Low General

Fund Short-term

Action M2.12—Consider participation in incentive-based programs such as the Community Rating System, Tree City, and StormReady.

Ongoing All

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11,

13

Matteson Low General Fund Long-term

Action M2.13—Maintain good standing under the National Flood Insurance Program by implementing programs that meet or exceed the minimum NFIP requirements. Such programs include enforcing an adopted flood damage prevention ordinance, participating in floodplain mapping updates, and providing public assistance and information on floodplain requirements and impacts.

Ongoing All 4, 6, 9 Matteson Low General Fund

Short-term and ongoing

Action M2.14—Where feasible, implement a program to record high water marks following high-water events.


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Ongoing Flooding, Severe Weather 3, 6, 9 Matteson Medium

General Fund; FEMA Grant Funds (Public

Assistance)

Long-term

Action M2.15—Integrate the hazard mitigation plan into other plans, programs, or resources that dictate land use or redevelopment.

Ongoing All 3, 4, 6, 10, 13

Engineering Division, Economic Developm

ent, Communit

y Development, Public

Affairs, and Public

Works Departme

nts

Low General Fund Short-term

Action M2.16—Consider the development and implementation of a Capital Improvements Program (CIP) to increase the Village’s regulatory, financial and technical capability to implement mitigation actions.

Ongoing All 1, 2, 7 Public Works High

CIP componen

t of general fund (if

implemented)

Long-term

Action M2.17—Demolition has been complete regarding the properties located at Lincoln Mall. There is now vacant land on 90% of the property. Vacant land allows for additional drainage within the community. Much of property will be turned into green space

Ongoing Flood 7, 12, 13 Matteson TBD TBD Long-term

Action M2.18—Project compliance with MWRD Watershed Management Ordinance Article 8, Inflow & Infiltration Control Program (IICP) for the sanitary sewers owned by Matteson. In July of 2014 MWRD enacted the new IICP. (Project not previously identified in 2016 report).


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Ongoing Flood 2, 12, 13

Matteson and

MWRD High MWRD Short-term

Action M2.19—Historical Old Mitigation, Storm Mitigation Project

New

Flood. Lightning, Hail, Fog, High Wind, Snow,

Blizzard, Extreme Cold,

Ice Storms, Tornado, Wides

pread Power Outage

1, 2, 3, 4, 7 TBD $2,000,000 TBD 2025

(a) Ongoing indicates continuation of an action that is already in place. Short-term indicates implementation within five years. Long-term indicates implementation after five years.

TABLE: MITIGATION STRATEGY PRIORITY SCHEDULE

Action Number

# of Objectives

Met Benefits Costs

Do Benefits

Equal or Exceed

Costs?

Is Project Grant-

Eligible?

Can Project Be Funded Under

Existing Programs/budgets?

Priority (a)

1 6 High High Yes Yes No Medium

2 4 Medium Low Yes No Yes High

3 4 High Medium Yes No Yes High

4 3 High Medium Yes Yes Yes High


6 3 High Medium Yes Yes No High

7 6 Medium Medium Yes Yes Yes Medium



10 3 Medium Low Yes Yes Yes High

11 9 Medium Low Yes No Yes Medium


13 3 Medium Medium Yes Yes No Medium


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15 3 High High Yes No No Medium


17 3 High High Yes Yes Unknown High

18 3 High High Yes Yes Yes High

19 5 High High Yes Yes Unknown High

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New Mitigation Actions The following are new mitigation actions created during the 2019 update.


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Action M2.19

Mitigation Action

Historical Old Mitigation, Storm Mitigation Project

Year Initiated 2019 Applicable Jurisdiction

Lead Agency/Organization

Supporting Agencies/Organizations MWRD

Applicable Goal

• Develop and implement sustainable, cost-effective, and environmentally sound risk-reduction (mitigation) projects.

• Protect the lives, health, safety, and property of the citizens of Cook Country from the impacts of natural hazards.

• Protect public services and critical facilities, including infrastructure, from loss of use during natural hazard events.

• Promote public understanding of and support for hazard mitigation.

Applicable Objective

• Eliminate or minimize disruption of local government operations caused by natural hazards through all phases of emergency management.

• Increase the resilience of (or protect and maintain) infrastructure and critical facilities.

• Consider the impacts of natural hazards on future land uses in the planning area, including possible impacts from climate change.

• Integrate hazard mitigation policies into land use plans in the planning area.

• Reduce natural hazard-related risks and vulnerability to potentially isolated populations within the planning area.

Potential Funding Source TBD Estimated Cost $2,000,000 Benefits (loss avoided) TBD Projected Completion Date 2025 Priority and Level of Importance (Low, Medium, High) High Priority

Benefit Analysis (Low, Medium, High) High Cost Analysis (Low, Medium, High) High

https://cookcountydhsem.isc-cemp.com/FileOut/cemp/694/files/2019%20HMP%20Matteson/Matteson%20Mitigation.pdf


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Actual Completion Date

Recommended Mitigation Action/Implementation Plan and Project Description

Action/Implementation Plan and Project Description:

Mitigation Action and Project Maintenance

Year Status Comments

2019 New

2020

2021

2022

2023

Mitigated Hazards

All Hazards Dam/Levee Failure Drought Earthquake

X Flood Extreme Heat

X Lightning X Hail X Fog X High Wind X Snow X Blizzard X Extreme Cold X Ice Storms X Tornado

Epidemic or pandemic Nuclear Power Plant Incident

X Widespread Power Outage Coastal Erosion Secondary Impacts from Mass Influx of Evacuees Hazardous Materials Incident


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Ongoing Mitigation Actions The following are ongoing actions with no definitive end or that are still in progress. During the 2019 update, these "ongoing" mitigation actions and projects were modified and/or amended, as needed.


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Action M2.2

TABLE: ACTION PLAN MATRIX

Action Number

Action Taken Y/N

Action Item Description Status (X, O,

C, R, N)

# 2—Y

STRENGTHEN BUILDING AND ZONING CODES – impacts of natural hazards on future land uses; integrate hazard mitigation policies; strengthen land-use planning efforts; reduce natural hazard risk and vulnerability to potentially isolated populations.

Status Description: Yes

Especially in regards to new business development and maintaining existing structures, the Village has improved various building codes along the way per ordinance and resolution updates. This is a forever ongoing effort to ensure ordinances and codes are up to date with ever-changing vulnerabilities and risk assessments.

O

Completion status legend: N = New O = Action Ongoing toward Completion

C = Project Completed R = Want Removed from Annex X = No Action Taken

Action M2.3


Action Number

Action Taken Y/N


C, R, N)

# 3—Y

72-HOUR SELF SUFFICIENCY – increase Matteson capacity to handle hazards and related crisis within its own government immediately and strengthen intergovernmental agreements and cooperation during and after hazards as well. Specifics increasing local capacity through all phases of emergency management; increase resilience; improve systems that provide early warnings; establish new partnerships and strengthen existing partnerships.


Self Sufficiency is always ongoing. The Village has increased its capacity to handle hazards and related crisis through various partnerships and training efforts. The Village practices regarding hazard mitigation supports general community objectives of economic vitality, social welfare, and environmental protection and conservation. As a community, these practices include disaster-resistant housing, employment opportunities, transportation, and public services which helps our community to become more sustainable and

O


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robust. Strengthening local capacity and resilience for disaster includes improved systems and early warnings.




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Action M2.4


Action Number

Action Taken Y/N


C, R, N)

# 4—Y

ENHANCE TORNADO WARNING PROTOCOL – help minimize disruption of Matteson government operations; improve early warning systems and emergency response communications; enhance partnerships regarding warning protocol.


The Village's public safety personnel: Police, Fire, and Public Works including public relations have put forth new avenues to improve warning protocol. Always, an ongoing process - for ever-changing times

O



Action M2.9


Action Number

Action Taken Y/N

Action Item Description Status

(X, O, C, R, N)

# 9—Y Where appropriate, support retrofitting, purchase, or relocation of structures in hazard-prone areas to prevent future structure damage. Give priority to properties with exposure to repetitive losses.


Where appropriate the Village has implemented a retrofitting to give priority to properties with exposure to repetitive losses. O




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Action M2.10


Action Number Action Taken

Y/N Action Item Description

Status (X, O, C, R,

N)

# 10—Y Continue to support the county-wide actions identified in Cook County's Hazardous Mitigation plan.


Ongoing. O



Action M2.11


Action Number Action Taken Y/N Action Item Description

Status (X, O, C, R,

N)

# 11—Y Actively participate in the plan maintenance strategy identified in this plan.


Plan maintenance strategy is an ongoing effort. O




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Action M2.12


Action Number

Action Taken Y/N


C, R, N)

# 12—Y Consider participation in incentive-based programs such as the Community Rating System,Tree City, and StormReady


The Village looks forward to doing more than meeting the minimum NFIP requirements to help its citizens prevent or reduce flood losses. To begin the application process for CRS, the Village plans to submit a letter of interest to FEMA. Village is also looking into a Tree City application as well.

O



Action M2.13


Action Number

Action Taken Y/N

Action Item Description

Status (X, O, C, R, N)

# 13—Y

Maintain good standing under the National Flood Insurance Program by implementing programs that meet or exceed the minimum NFIP requirements. Such programs include enforcing an adopted flood damage prevention ordinance, participating in floodplain mapping updates, and providing public assistance and information on floodplain requirements and impacts.


The Village implements an ongoing effort to ensure good standing under the NFIP program. Ordinances, flood plain map updates, public assistance, etc., are ongoing to meet the demands of ever-changing issues

O




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Action M2.14


Action Number Action Taken

Y/N Action Item Description

Status (X, O, C, R,

N)

#14—N Where feasible, implement a program to record high water marks following high-water events.

Status Description: No

Limited resources at this time X



Action M2.15


Action Number

Action Taken Y/N


(X, O, C, R, N)

#15—Y Integrate the hazard mitigation plan into other plans, programs, or resources that dictate land use or redevelopment.


This is an ongoing effort. The Village's 2014 Hazard Mitigation plan and the County's Hazard Mitigation plan has been (and will continue to be) included in local economic development efforts, other plans, and the update of ordinances.

O




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Action M2.16


Action Number

Action Taken Y/N


(X, O, C, R, N)

#16—N Consider the development and implementation of a Capital Improvements Program (CIP) to increase the Village’s regulatory, financial and technical capability to implement mitigation actions.

Status Description: No

Limited resources at this time to undergo this effort. To prevent flooding, we are currently working on infrastructure. X



Action M2.17


Action Number

Action Taken Y/N


(X, O, C, R, N)

#17—Y Demolition of the formerly known Lincoln Mall (Project not previously identified in 2016 report)


Demolition has been complete regarding the properties located at Lincoln Mall. There is now vacant land on 90% of the property. Vacant land allows for additional drainage within the community. Much of property will be turned into green space.

O




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Action M2.18


Action Number

Action Taken Y/N


C, R, N)

#18—Y

Project compliance with MWRD Watershed Management Ordinance Article 8, Inflow & Infiltration Control Program (IICP) for the sanitary sewers owned by Matteson. In July of 2014 MWRD enacted the new IICP. (Project not previously identified in 2016 report).


Village program is divided into Short and Long Term. The Short Term Program includes identifying and repairing defects and cross connections in the worst 10% area of the sanitary sewer system, the High Priority Area. This includes approximately 17,800 feet of sewer, 85 Manholes and 356 properties.

O




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Completed Mitigation Actions The following section represents completed mitigation actions, and serves as an archive of identified and completed projects.


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Action M2.1


Action Number

Action Taken Y/N

Action Item Description

Status (X, O, C, R, N)

# 1—Y

IMPROVE PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE regarding mitigation of floods and other hazards with specific concentrations on water/sewer infrastructure projects. Some other mitigation efforts include: sewer lining and smoke testing for combined sewer overflow; street reconstruction/drainage; new sidewalk design/construction to include better drainage; elevated tank raising; water main replacements for sustainability; elevated tank painting for better sustainability; sanitary sewer cleaning; utility upgrades/efficiency regarding public street lights; local roads and bridge assessments to ensure sustainability.


The Village completed engineering/design and construction plans for improved sanitary sewers, CIPP, and point repairs. Construction project complete

C



Action M2.5


Action Number

Action Taken Y/N


C, R, N)

# 5— Y PROVIDE SHELTER FACILITIES - working alongside early warning program; established partnerships with other governments and communities; reduce loss of injury/save lives.


The Village has several properties that are exceptionally large to serve as shelter facilities including a community center, library, village hall, fire department, and more. These facilities have the best technology and upgrades regarding back-up generators, etc.

C




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Action M2.6


Action Number

Action Taken Y/N


C, R, N)

# 6—Y DEVELOP EVACUATION PLAN - working alongside early warning program; established partnerships with other governments and communities; reduce loss of injury/save lives.


Although the Village has completed a comprehensive hazard mitigation plan that includes an evacuation plan. This effort is ongoing based on need and can be adapted accordingly. This also includes working with neighboring communities

C



Action M2.7


Action Number

Action Taken Y/N


C, R, N)

# 7—Y

DEVELOP POST-DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN - utilizing resilience of critical facilities; development, improvements, and protection of early warning and post warning systems; utilizing good data; establishment of good partnerships with neighboring communities and other governments; encouragement of natural environment mitigation efforts


The Village's Hazardous Mitigation Plan completed C




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Action M2.8


Action Number

Action Taken Y/N


C, R, N)

# 8—Y

DEVELOP PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS – Although it would be most helpful to have all planning programs in place prior to outreach and education, its crucial to involve residents and businesses with what keeps them safe. Outreach and education include posting information on Village Website; discussions about private rain gardens; keeping your home safe with proactive measures. Education programs will involve village hazard mitigation policies; early warning systems; utilizing the best data available and technologies to educate public; partnership identifications with other governments, agencies, and communities and where to seek help while in a disaster; education about codes and land use within the area; and encourage


Within the City's Comprehensive Hazardous Mitigation Plan, the Village includes public education programs. Those programs have been conveyed to public and implemented.

C




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Future Needs to Better Understand Risk/Vulnerability Since disasters often follow natural hazards and a disaster’s severity depends on how much impact a hazard has on society and the environment, need better understanding and training as to the scale of the impact and how this depends on the choices we make for our lives and for our environment. We need better understanding to the vulnerabilities involved with the choices relative to how we grow our food, where and how we build our homes, what kind of government we have, how our financial system works and even what we teach in schools. More understanding as to how each decision and action makes us more vulnerable to disasters - or more resilient to them.


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Additional Comments Regarding the needs of the Village of Matteson - improved public infrastructure that would help to mitigate flood and alleviate severe weather hazards and updated planning measures, would assist greatly with improving quality of life during and after natural hazard events. This is with the understanding that all planning and construction programs will be sustainable and energy efficient. In addition, the Village is looking forward to implementing educational outreach programs regarding hazard mitigation and improving public safety and public works measures to complement hazardous mitigation programming as well.


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HAZUS-MH Risk Assessment Results

MATTESON EXISTING CONDITIONS

2010 Population 19,009

Total Assessed Value of Structures and Contents $4,141,589,229

Area in 100-Year Floodplain 854.56 acres

Area in 500-Year Floodplain 910.28 acres

Number of Critical Facilities 39

HAZARD EXPOSURE IN MATTESON

Number Exposed Value Exposed to Hazard % of Total Assessed Value Exposed Population Buildings Structure Contents Total

Dam Failure

Buffalo Creek 0 0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%

U. Salt Cr. #2 0 0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%

Touhy 0 0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%

U. Salt Cr. #3 0 0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%

U. Salt Cr. #4 0 0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%

Flood

100-Year 312 96 $76,463,097 $64,487,430 $140,950,527 3.40%


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500-Year 442 136 $88,502,390 $71,001,976 $159,504,366 3.85%

Tornado

100-Year — — $173,113,303 $94,601,756 $267,715,059 6.46%

500-Year — — $525,365,189 $262,768,490 $788,133,679 19.03%

ESTIMATED PROPERTY DAMAGE VALUES IN MATTESON

Estimated Damage Associated with Hazard % of Total Assessed Value Damaged Building Contents Total

Dam Failure

Buffalo Creek $0 $0 $0 0.00%

U. Salt Cr. #2 $0 $0 $0 0.00%

Touhy $0 $0 $0 0.00%

U. Salt Cr. #3 $0 $0 $0 0.00%

U. Salt Cr. #4 $0 $0 $0 0.00%

Earthquake

1909 Historical Event $19,534,898 $5,657,785 $25,192,684 0.61%

Flood

10-Year $209,714 $172,264 $381,978 0.01%

100-Year $2,993,443 $5,207,608 $8,201,050 0.20%

500-Year $5,392,374 $9,686,433 $15,078,807 0.36%


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Tornado

100-Year $17,311,330 $9,460,176 $26,771,506 0.65%

500-Year $76,703,318 $38,364,199 $115,067,517 2.78%


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Hazard Mapping


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DISCLAIMER: The Cook County MWRDGC 100-year Inundation Map is provided to show general flood risk information regarding floodplains and inundation areas. This map is not regulatory. Official FEMA Flood Insurance Study information and regulatory maps can be obtained from http://www.fema.gov.


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